The library book club I facilitate decided to read this collection of short stories. I knew almost nothing about Andre Dubus, save that he is from MA and he has a relative with the same name who also writes books. After reading this collection, I'm not sure I can say I know any more about the w...
The Last Worthless EveningAndre DubusDavid R. Godine Publisher, January 1st 1997 Full of drama in every story that shocks my view on his characters, The Last Worthless Evening by Andre Dubus creates enthralling stories that must be finished. This book contains six different stories each with thei...
MENTE APERTA A QUALSIASI IMMAGINEE anche quella sera, mentre era rimasto fermo e terrorizzato sulle scale, con le dita e il palmo della mano che stringevano la ringhiera, come per ottenere maggiore silenzio dal corpo immobile…Non c’è niente da fare, quando leggo parole così, mi perdo e mi esalto,...
Adultery is a choice…among many others.Andre DubusAdultery & Other ChoicesOpen Road, New York, 2010Adultery and Other Choices consists of nine short stories and a novella. The book is broken into three parts, in which Dubus skillfully depicts the strifes and challenges of real life, and at the sa...
This book devastated me. I think it's impossible for any two different people to read this in the same way. It's a book of personal essays, and they're personal for the reader, as well. I can't recommend this book enough, but take care that you don't read it if you're in an emotionally weak place...